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Courts of Appeal:
A party is dissatisfied with the court's decision requests that a higher court reviews the decision
Access to Justice Act 1999:
One…

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Judges have acquired experience of the law and legal system
Has the power to award successful party remedies and to order a party to cease an act
Only form of dispute resolution that offers appeal
Greater chance of enforcement if dispute is resolved through the court
Judges may have limited…

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Football Association ­ Members of the association

People Involved:
Consist of 3 people:
1 legally trained chairperson
2 lay people with expertise in the case matter
Parties are encouraged to represent themselves
Parties will attend as will any witnesses

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The Office of Fair Trading encourage and approve many arbitration schemes set up
by trade associations to resolve consumer problems
3) Commercial Arbitration:
Arbitrator will be a member or fellow of the Institute of Arbitrators and will have
legal knowledge on the matter of dispute

People Involved:
An independent arbitrator…

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People Involved:
An independent mediator who organises the mediation for a mutually convenient time who doesn't
suggest solution and force settlement
Mediators may be selected from mediation bodies such as `Centre For Dispute
Resolution'
May be legally represented, this isn't however promoted
Witnesses are rarely involved

Procedure:
1) Takes place…

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Conciliator remains neutral, but can suggest terms of settlement and
comment on of either parties terms
3) If the parties reach an agreement if becomes legally binding if the parties agree and
becomes enforceable in civil law
4) If no agreement is reached the matter may be taken to court…